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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beach Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier 60 Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, Accessible, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, No Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Clearwater Beach

When you stay at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Clearwater Beach, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 9 minutes from Pier 60 Park. .This beach hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clearwater Beach.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Captain Blighs Landing - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Beach Walk - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frenchy's South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coco's Crush Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crabby Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Barefoot Beachouse - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 91 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with seafood at Cabanas Coastal Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cabanas Coastal Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Cabanas Beachside Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.65 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a daily fee for use of beach umbrellas and chairs.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve truck parking.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Quality Beach
Quality Hotel Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort
Quality Beach Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Resort
Quality Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel on the Beach
Quality Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1196 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Construction, old old old, mildew, oderous. Never never never again. I rate this socalled resorr as a zero. Fir the money they charge... rip off
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mel was an amazing beach attendant and everyone at the front desk was very helpful and sweet.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Really nice beachfront property. Very clean resort. No negatives
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylyn

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Janis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was under construction all you heared allday was banging and beeping . We also have a service dog, and some of the workers would say yes its ok to have him on The beach and then others would say no its not ok ,and they told us we couldn't leave him in the room by himself. So we couldn't do anything because one minute our service dog wasnt allowed and one minute he was . So we cut our vacation short by 2 days . Why pay for a place to stay when you cant do anything because none of the employees are on the same page none of them know the right rules at this hotel .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Beach area was well kept and staff weee very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was very basic. Room was clean but aged. The pool is only open during the day which is such a disappointment if you take the family site seeing all day and come back to the hotel, there is nothing to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome little hotel. Private beach, nice little pool, great staff, perfect for relaxing. Mariah was great at the front desk 10+ Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay for a date night. The view was nice seeing both the ocean and pool. Good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and inviting, the staff was exceptional, and the restaurant on site was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, really friendly people. Room was super clean as well as the rest of the hotel. Good location, private beach… beautiful view… The room had everything needed to stay for a while; good size closet / cabinets, microwave, refrigerator, 2 big comfortable beds, table with a chair… could be used as a work desk… and good bathroom set up, the sink is separate from the toilet and shower, so if someone needs to wash their hands or clean something, it won’t be bothering anybody using the bathroom… really happy with the place… Right across the street are a couple of souvenir stores, restaurants, a market, and everything needed not to leave the area….
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great location. Good food at Cabana’s. Jolley Trolley is free with your room card. Loved the beach and pool area was quiet until the Hampton cranked up the music.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Savannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities were amazing. We paid for an oceanview room and we got a "big crane and large dumpster" view. The big piece of machinery loudly beeped for an hour twice a day, every day. It was pretty obnoxious.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was ok...bathroom and storage for clothing was less than adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price! Very affordable, excellent location, and the staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Essene

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and view was great. Quite at night. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than a sandy floor when we entered, it was a good experience. I do recommend not staying on the ground floor if you want quiet. The combination of a tile hallway floor and the luggage cart can be noisy. But the layout on the beach was nice and the bar options are pleasant. Manager and staff were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025